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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.93, 764.58 and 388.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.93, 764.58 and 388.19 is: 535.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.93 : 764.58 = 388.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.93/764.58 = 388.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.93x = 764.58 × 388.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.93x = 296,796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,796.55/553.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.81

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